This was Blu’s first real shot at public speaking and he did a fine job even though I did a poor job of preparing him for the event. I told him to expect 20 or 30 people and we (SEMpdx) had a record turnout of probably around 60 people at this event. That’s a little nerve-wracking! Good job Blu!

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About Ben Lloyd

Ben Lloyd serves as Principal at Add3 and manages the agency’s Portland office. Ben got his start in SEM way back in 1999 – when there was like, 15 search engines and Google was barely a thing. Prior to Add3, Ben had founded Amplify Interactive in 2003 (which was acquired by Add3 in 2013), and hasn’t looked back since. Ben likes lots of stuff like golf, pinball, food(ie), booze/beer/wine – in that order, etc. Mostly – he likes doing that stuff with his friends. Ben is also co-founder of SEMpdx. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn

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Great presentation! I learned quite a few things – didn’t know about the Google keywords tool, and I loved the Google heat map. It confirmed something which people keep telling me is wrong, and that is that the sponsored links at the top of pages aren’t trusted results. I personally use them often.

And well done Blu at your first shot at public speaking! You’ll probably agree that it doesn’t really matter how many people are at the event, you’re just as nervous no matter what the numbers.